Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Four Grain Bourbon

A Sunday evening finds me in a mood for bourbon. It just so happens I have a sample supplied by @LeeEvolved as part of our SDT group as a bonus. I have never had taste of any of the Colonel E.H. Taylor. There are bourbons and then there are bourbons. I always look forward to the later. Take an inhale and the sweetness of corn awakens the senses along with a swirl of alchohol vapors. A mild sweetness keeps steady consisting of caramel, vanilla and candy corn. A touch of almond nuttiness and rye keep the nose grounded. Cinnamon spice arrival (Red Hots cinnamon) in a velvety body and awakens the palate. Rather surprising given the high proof and is pleasantly uncommon. As the Red Hots kick subsides, the other flavors of butterscotch, Marischano cherries, vanilla with oak char create a wonderful blend in the palate. Rye notes keeps a warming spiciness as it fades to the finish. Grain alchohol, burnt toast and orange bitters begin the finish. As it ultimately fades in a long lasting finish, the final remnants of cloves and baking spices gently close the journey. A touch of water softens and rounds the dram, but takes away from the true character of the whiskey. This is a great bourbon. The grain blend contains the oak dryness and cinnamon that can overwhelm a bourbon. This is the style of bourbon that I enjoy most: the cinnamon strength, cherry notes and oak and char and rye undertones. Bookers, Four Roses and now the Colonel. A trifecta of bourbons. Thanks @LeeEvolved for kindly sharing. [Dry Glass: Cherried-Candy corns][94/100][Tasted: 11/12/17]